Nigerian dancer and entertainer Iweh Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, has broken his silence on his recent ordeal in the United Kingdom, insisting that he remained confident throughout because he knew he was innocent of the allegations against him.
Poco Lee made the disclosure during a video conversation with social commentator Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, who shared the video on Instagram on Sunday.
The entertainer said his major concerns during the period were his associates and business activities, rather than the allegations against him.
Poco Lee said he remained at peace because he knew he had not committed the offences he was accused of. He also acknowledged the support he received from Nigerian singer Burna Boy, Rahman Jago and some of his other associates.
VeryDarkMan, who expressed support for the dancer, also questioned some of the circumstances surrounding reports about Poco Lee’s situation in the UK.
The development comes amid conflicting reports concerning the status of the criminal case against the entertainer, with some reports claiming he had been released from custody, while others suggested that the complainant had withdrawn the case or that the matter had been resolved.
However, the Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed that the case remains active and that Poco Lee is scheduled to appear at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, for a Plea and Trial Preparation Hearing.
The hearing is a pre-trial proceeding where matters relating to the defendant’s plea and preparation for trial are considered.
Poco Lee is facing five sexual offence charges in the UK, comprising attempted rape, two counts of rape and two counts of assault by penetration. He has denied the allegations.
The case reportedly followed his visit to the UK for the Davido and Friends concert at the Crystal Palace Bowl in London on August 14, 2026.
Snaresbrook Crown Court had earlier confirmed that the case was listed for the September 15 hearing and imposed reporting restrictions to protect the identity of the complainant.
While Poco Lee has maintained his innocence, the allegations against him remain before the court and have not been determined. He has not been convicted of any offence.
